Patronal Feast of Saint Anthony of Padua
Castelnovo Bariano celebrates its patron saint Anthony with faith, tradition, and conviviality in the Polesine region
About Feast of Saint Anthony
The Patron Saint of Polesine
The Patronal Feast of Saint Anthony of Padua is celebrated in Castelnovo Bariano, a municipality in the upper Polesine region, in the province of Rovigo, on the border between Veneto, Lombardy, and Emilia. It is the community's identity festival, intertwining faith with conviviality.
Mass, Procession, and Community Dinner
The patronal day revolves around the Eucharistic celebration and the religious procession, led by the priests of the pastoral area of Castelmassa – which groups together seven parishes and eight bell towers – and the choir of Saint Anthony of Padua. Afterwards, the Pro Loco stand hosts the community dinner, a social event that brings together the town's inhabitants.
The Pilgrimage to Padua
The traditional diocesan pilgrimage to the Basilica of Saint Anthony in Padua is linked to the feast, with bus departures from the towns in the pastoral area. The Pro Loco Castelnovo Bariano APS further enriches the municipal calendar with numerous initiatives throughout the year, from the Carnival Feast to walks, from historical vehicle rallies to musical evenings.
Feast of Saint Anthony — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the patronal feast takes place on Saturday, June 13th in Castelnovo Bariano. The day begins at 6:30 PM with the Eucharistic celebration and religious procession, led by the priests of the Castelmassa pastoral area and the choir of Saint Anthony of Padua; this is followed at 8:00 PM by the community dinner at the Pro Loco stand. The feast is preceded, on Wednesday, June 3rd, by the diocesan pilgrimage to the Basilica of Saint Anthony in Padua.
Programme Feast of Saint Anthony 2026
Wednesday, June 3rd — Pilgrimage
- Diocesan pilgrimage to the Basilica of Saint Anthony in Padua, with bus departures from the pastoral area (Melara 2:30 PM, Bergantino 2:40 PM, Castelmassa 2:50 PM, Ceneselli 3:00 PM)
Saturday, June 13th — Patronal Day
- 6:30 PM — Eucharistic celebration and procession, with the priests of the Castelmassa pastoral area and the choir of Saint Anthony of Padua
- 8:00 PM — Community dinner at the Pro Loco stand (€28 per person): seafood salad, mixed fried fish with side dish, sorbet, wine, water, and coffee
Dinner reservation by Tuesday, June 9th: Francesco, tel. +39 331 3644555.
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How to get there
Castelnovo Bariano is located in the upper Polesine region, in the province of Rovigo. By car: Transpolesana highway (SS434) or A22 highway exit Nogarole Rocca / A13 exit Occhiobello, then follow signs for Castelmassa–Castelnovo Bariano.
Dinner Reservations
The community dinner at the Pro Loco stand is by reservation only. Contact: Francesco – tel. +39 331 3644555.
Contacts
Pro Loco Castelnovo Bariano APS – [email protected] – tel. +39 331 3644555.
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Where does it take place — Feast of Saint Anthony
Chiesa parrocchiale e stand Pro Loco
Castelnovo Bariano, 45030 Castelnovo Bariano